JRA - Answers to questions
M.J. Le Masurier Candidate for Deputy; St Brelades No 2
1 a It was not right to reduce the Senators in this fashion. I agree with a reduction of States members but it
needs to be achieved as part of a full review of the structure of government.
1 b. The electoral commission is looking at this issue. Subject to outcomes, I would be in favour of a full
review, similar to Clothier but seek the agreement of all members beforehand to live with the outcomes,
no matter what is proposed.
2. Yes. I like the idea of offering pensioners the opportunity of returning to the workplace to contribute as 'coaches' for the younger generation and pass on their skills. Granted, this isn't for all pensioners.
3.a Very much so. I believe we have to improve the productivity levels across the workforce so that locals can
take on more responsibility, reducing the need for additional people from off Island. Also, allow locals to
progress to top positions via compulsory succession planning.
3.b. See above. We will always need some expertise from off Island but I think the numbers could be
dramatically reduced.
4. Whoever shows me that they are a caring and progressive individual with charismatic leadership qualities. It is too early to tell.
5. I'm not sure 20/20 is the answer. Middle Jersey needs help in the form of exemptions as they bear the largest burden in terms of taxation and other costs. I'd welcome a review of the tax contribution of 1.1 K residents to ensure fairness is maintained across all sectors of the community.
6. I think GST is harming local residents and there should be exemptions from the essentials of life. Explore other ways of closing the zero/10 shortfall rather then via GST.
7.a. No it isn't. Power lies in too few hands. It has to change and quickly.
7.b See 1.b
8. Yes, that seems reasonable.
9. Much of my life has been spent in the field of training & development. The civil service is large enough and diverse enough as it is without bringing in people from outside the Island, except in rare circumstances. More flexibility is needed to enable the workforce to move between sectors where needed and comprehensive training & development opportunities and career planning should exist to help them make that transition. Also, good succession planning is a necessity
10. No essential services but a phased reduction in management levels as any responsible business would do. Freeze pay awards for a period for the highly paid. Look at ways to 'share' or amalgamate departments and services.
11. Yes, the concept has merit, but not right now.